"The adversary" has been confirmed for the title of the debut solo album from Ihsahn (Emperor). Final recordings are still underway at Symphonique Studios in Norway with the expectation of an early 2006 release via Candlelight Records and Ihsahn's own Mnemosyne Productions. The record is entirely the work of Ihsahn both lyrically and musically with the exception of the drums which were handled by Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect).